Is the Viral Lemon-Olive Oil Shot Worth Taking?

The Trend: TikTokers and influencers are promoting a new spin on detoxing: lemon-olive oil shots. The regimen is a tablespoon or two of extra virgin olive oil mixed with fresh-squeezed lemon juice, first thing on an empty stomach. And they say these daily shots provide everything from glowing skin to primed digestion, plus less bloating and more energy.

What People Are Saying: Fans swear by it as a liver-supporting, body-cleansing ritual, but doctors aren’t so convinced. Your liver and kidneys already handle detox around the clock, and no one has tested this exact combo in a clinical setting. One physician called the trend “more hype than medicine,” saying the same benefits come from using olive oil when you cook and squeezing lemon on a salad.

What to Know: Why is the trend catching on? Olive oil and lemon are already staples, and the morning ritual has obvious appeal. But if you have gallbladder issues or acid reflux, or take blood thinners or diabetes medicine, consult your doctor first as olive oil can have mild blood-thinning and glucose-lowering effects. For the same nutrients sans the shot, cook with olive oil and drop lemon in your water throughout the day.